Are you an author trying to run a profitable small business without using the normal self-publishing avenues? Do you want to sell your ebooks and digital products without being gouged on fees and revenue shares? Then, consider looking into one of these three options in Gumroad vs PayPal vs Stripe.

 

Level-Up Your Self-Publishing Business TODAY:

1. Fantasy Author Giveaway – https://DaleLinks.com/FantasyGiveaway - Deadline Feb. 28, 2022 
2. The Amazon Self Publisher – https://DaleLinks.com/SelfPubBook
3. Subscribe to Self-Publishing with Dale on YouTube at https://DaleLinks.com/YT and https://DaleLinks.com/YouTubePodcast.
4. Join other like-minded and motivated self-publishers in the Self-Publishing Books Group. Learn, grow, and network with authors, freelancers, and industry experts at https://DaleLinks.com/SPB. Remember to answer the 3 questions to gain entry.
5. Get access to my go-to resource, Publisher Rocket. Confidently research profitable keywords & categories. Easily select effective keywords for Amazon Advertising campaigns. For more details, visit https://dalelinks.com/PR.

 

FULL DISCLOSURE: Most outbound links financially compensate the podcast through affiliate programs or sponsorship deals. We only recommend products and services we’ve used and confidently stand behind. Using the links do not adversely affect your purchase price and greatly helps support the channel. Thank you for your understanding.

We sat down for a chat with Chandler Bolt, founder of Self Publishing School, who recently released the second edition of his book "Published." Just how did he build a million dollar business with books? And could Chandler address complaints surrounding his company? Are they legit or are they just looking to make money off unwitting authors? 

Find out Chandler's thoughts about ways to make it online and earn an income worth the effort. This podcast interview is a can't miss as Chandler reveals his candid thoughts on all things self-publishing. 

🟠 Get a free copy of Published shipped to you*: https://publishedbook.com/dale 
*Good for the first 50 people 
🟡 Self-Publishing School on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/SelfPublishingSchool 

Are you self publishing a book soon? Have you heard of Streetlib or Tablo for aggregate publishing? Then, tune into this comparison and review.

 

Level-Up Your Self-Publishing Business TODAY:

1. Fantasy Author Giveaway - https://DaleLinks.com/FantasyGiveaway 
2. Subscribe to Self-Publishing with Dale on YouTube at https://DaleLinks.com/YT and https://DaleLinks.com/YouTubePodcast.
3. Join other like-minded and motivated self-publishers in the Self-Publishing Books Group. Learn, grow, and network with authors, freelancers, and industry experts at https://DaleLinks.com/SPB. Remember to answer the 3 questions to gain entry.
4. Get access to my go-to resource, Publisher Rocket. Confidently research profitable keywords & categories. Easily select effective keywords for Amazon Advertising campaigns. For more details, visit https://dalelinks.com/PR.

 

FULL DISCLOSURE: Most outbound links financially compensate the podcast through affiliate programs or sponsorship deals. We only recommend products and services we’ve used and confidently stand behind. Using the links do not adversely affect your purchase price and greatly helps support the channel. Thank you for your understanding.

Publishing away from the Amazon platform has its shares of pros and cons. Two avenues - in Smashwords and Draft2Digital (D2D) - offer the best reach, royalty structure, and publishing options. Now, both platforms will work together. D2D acquired Smashwords and the two companies will work together to build a stellar platform for self-publishers worldwide. 

CEO of Draft2Digital, Kris Austin, and CEO of Smashwords, Mark Coker, sat down to discuss the upcoming merger.

-Join Draft2Digital at our referral link: https://DaleLinks.com/D2D

- Draft2Digital is Acquiring Smashwords! - Live Q&A - https://dalelinks.com/merge

- FAQs: Draft2Digital Acquires Smashwords - https://dalelinks.com/mergefaq 

Quite a few people rave about the print book quality from Blurb and their contemporaries, Lulu.com. But, if you're publishing books on Lulu or Blurb, you'll notice the HUGE increase in cost compared to their competitors. While Lulu xPress easily integrates with Shopify and provides great dropshipping, is the product worth the price and wait time? Also, how does self-publishing on Blurb work? We're going to review all the pros and cons of Lulu Press and Blurb in this podcast.

 

Level-Up Your Self-Publishing Business TODAY:

1. The Mega Fantasy Giveaway for Authors - https://DaleLinks.com/FantasyGiveaway 
2. Subscribe to Self-Publishing with Dale on YouTube at https://DaleLinks.com/YT and https://DaleLinks.com/YouTubePodcast.
3. Join other like-minded and motivated self-publishers in the Self-Publishing Books Group. Learn, grow, and network with authors, freelancers, and industry experts at https://DaleLinks.com/SPB. Remember to answer the 3 questions to gain entry.
4. Get access to my go-to resource, Publisher Rocket. Confidently research profitable keywords & categories. Easily select effective keywords for Amazon Advertising campaigns. For more details, visit https://dalelinks.com/PR.

Among the top Amazon Alternatives, Apple Books for Authors and Kobo Writing Life provide an outlet for publishing books online beyond the online juggernaut. When Apple iBooks rebranded as Apple Books for Authors, many people wondered if anything else would change. With Kobo, authors continue to self-publish a book on the platform while landing in places like Walmart and more. In this Apple versus Kobo Books review, discover what's the best option for your needs.

 

Level-Up Your Self-Publishing Business TODAY:

1. The Amazon Self Publisher – https://DaleLinks.com/SelfPubBook
2. Subscribe to Self-Publishing with Dale on YouTube at https://DaleLinks.com/YT and https://DaleLinks.com/YouTubePodcast.
3. Join other like-minded and motivated self-publishers in the Self-Publishing Books Group. Learn, grow, and network with authors, freelancers, and industry experts at https://DaleLinks.com/SPB. Remember to answer the 3 questions to gain entry.
4. Get access to my go-to resource, Publisher Rocket. Confidently research profitable keywords & categories. Easily select effective keywords for Amazon Advertising campaigns. For more details, visit https://dalelinks.com/PR.

 

FULL DISCLOSURE: Most outbound links financially compensate the podcast through affiliate programs or sponsorship deals. We only recommend products and services we’ve used and confidently stand behind. Using the links do not adversely affect your purchase price and greatly helps support the channel. Thank you for your understanding.

Self-publishing a book for free has its drawbacks. Sure, getting online distribution to Amazon KDP can be worth it, but are there other viable options. Enter IngramSpark and BookBaby. Each platform offers ways to self-publish books, but which one is best? We're going to take a deep dive into a BookBaby vs IngramSpark review. Find out how Ingram Spark compares to Book Baby.

 

Level-Up Your Self-Publishing Business TODAY:

1. The Amazon Self Publisher – https://DaleLinks.com/SelfPubBook
2. Subscribe to Self-Publishing with Dale on YouTube at https://DaleLinks.com/YT and https://DaleLinks.com/YouTubePodcast.
3. Join other like-minded and motivated self-publishers in the Self-Publishing Books Group. Learn, grow, and network with authors, freelancers, and industry experts at https://DaleLinks.com/SPB. Remember to answer the 3 questions to gain entry.
4. Get access to my go-to resource, Publisher Rocket. Confidently research profitable keywords & categories. Easily select effective keywords for Amazon Advertising campaigns. For more details, visit https://dalelinks.com/PR.

 

FULL DISCLOSURE: Most outbound links financially compensate the podcast through affiliate programs or sponsorship deals. We only recommend products and services we’ve used and confidently stand behind. Using the links do not adversely affect your purchase price and greatly helps support the channel. Thank you for your understanding.

Are you interested in self-publishing books online? Would you like to know what's the best option? Let's compare two viable avenues in this Amazon KDP vs Barnes and Noble Press review. Who is the best self-publishing platform for hardcover books? Is it Kindle Direct Publishing? Or the company that brings readers the Nook? Now, is the best time to publish, especially for beginners. Learn more on these self publishing platforms when we condense two reviews down into one.

 

Level-Up Your Self-Publishing Business TODAY:

1. The Alliance of Independent Authors – https://DaleLinks.com/ALLi
2. The Amazon Self Publisher – https://DaleLinks.com/SelfPubBook
3. Subscribe to Self-Publishing with Dale on YouTube at https://DaleLinks.com/YT and https://DaleLinks.com/YouTubePodcast.
4. Join other like-minded and motivated self-publishers in the Self-Publishing Books Group. Learn, grow, and network with authors, freelancers, and industry experts at https://DaleLinks.com/SPB. Remember to answer the 3 questions to gain entry.
5. Get access to my go-to resource, Publisher Rocket. Confidently research profitable keywords & categories. Easily select effective keywords for Amazon Advertising campaigns. For more details, visit https://dalelinks.com/PR.

 

FULL DISCLOSURE: Most outbound links financially compensate the podcast through affiliate programs or sponsorship deals. We only recommend products and services we’ve used and confidently stand behind. Using the links do not adversely affect your purchase price and greatly helps support the channel. Thank you for your understanding.

Between ProWritingAid, Grammarly, Hemingway, and Microsoft Word, what app works best to grammar check and proof your work? Should you spend the extra money? Or are the free grammar checking apps worth it? Find out in this podcast!

 

Level-Up Your Self-Publishing Business TODAY:

1. ProWritingAid - https://dalelinks.com/prowritingaid
2. Grammarly - https://dalelinks.com/grammarly
3. Microsoft Word (365) - https://amzn.to/3FSsx2T (Amazon)
4. Hemingway - https://hemingwayapp.com/
5. The Amazon Self Publisher – https://DaleLinks.com/SelfPubBook
6. Subscribe to Self-Publishing with Dale on YouTube at https://DaleLinks.com/YT and https://DaleLinks.com/YouTubePodcast.
7. Join other like-minded and motivated self-publishers in the Self-Publishing Books Group. Learn, grow, and network with authors, freelancers, and industry experts at https://DaleLinks.com/SPB. Remember to answer the 3 questions to gain entry.
8. Get access to my go-to resource, Publisher Rocket. Confidently research profitable keywords & categories. Easily select effective keywords for Amazon Advertising campaigns. For more details, visit https://dalelinks.com/PR.

 

FULL DISCLOSURE: Most outbound links financially compensate the podcast through affiliate programs or sponsorship deals. We only recommend products and services we’ve used and confidently stand behind. Using the links do not adversely affect your purchase price and greatly helps support the channel. Thank you for your understanding.